New allegations of ties between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein could expose rising tensions in the Republican Party and sway swinging voters, a political analyst has said.

US lawmakers released a copy of a “birthday book” on Monday which included notes given to deceased convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday.

The book includes a letter allegedly written by Trump which said: “Happy Birthday – and may every day be another wonderful secret.”

The book was released alongside other documents including Epstein’s will and his personal address book.

The White House has denied the alleged letter from Trump, which featured a drawing of a woman’s body, was authentic and said the president “did not draw this picture, and he did not sign it”.

The existence of the birthday

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